Unique Wedding Gift Ideas for Couples
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Ahhh newlywed life… I loved that blissful time before our first child was born when my husband and I were newly married and sharing our first home together. I have fond memories…
Natural Home
Clean and organize your home naturally with these simple DIY recipes for household cleaning and helpful tips to avoid indoor toxins in household products, air and water.
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Why to Have a No Shoes Rule in the House
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You can switch to natural cleaners, run an an air filter, and even use probiotics in the name of improving your home’s microbiome, but if you wear shoes in the house…
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Witch Hazel Uses and Natural Benefits for Skin
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My first introduction to witch hazel was not a pleasant one. I remember when I was given a container of witch hazel pads after the many hours of pushing that led to…
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Organic Lawn Care: How to Grow a Beautiful Lawn Naturally
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Once upon a time, a well-meaning landscaper offered to do some work for our yard. He suggested spraying the yard with glyphosate to “get rid of all the unsightly dandelions and…
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How the Home Microbiome Impacts Health (& How to Improve It)
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Thanks to a bunch of recent research, most of us have at least a passing familiarity with our gut microbiomes and how much the bacteria in our bodies impact our…
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Natural Bubble Bath Recipe for Kids
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I love a good detox bath to remove toxins from the body and help kids relax (especially before bed) but a bubble bath is so much more fun! Unfortunately, many…
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How to Make a Bee House or Bee Hotel in Your Yard
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Most of us know just how important honey bees are to our food supply and why it matters so much to protect them. Hopefully many of us are even taking…
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Do We Really Need Air Filters? (+ Reviews)
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There is some debate as to whether air filters are really necessary for a healthy home. True, you can do a lot for your indoor air with a few well-chosen…
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How to Make an Indoor Kitchen Herb Garden
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I use lots of herbs and spices in my house, both for flavor and for the health benefits. Some are culinary and others are used for tinctures, salves, skin, and…
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DIY Outdoor Burlap Wreath (For Any Season)
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A decor diva I am not, but decorating for seasons and holidays with kids is definitely a lot of fun. When I found myself admiring the cute front door wreaths…
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How to Make Natural Slime (No Borax or Glue)
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I’ve tried my best to resist the slime craze in our house … but the day has finally come. (Cue sinister music.) Seriously, messy projects don’t bother me (we homeschool…
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DIY Hanging Wall Quotes the Easy Way (Printable)
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I’ve always been a budget shopper and a DIYer. No matter my budget, I actually prefer to shop at consignment sales for the kids (the clothes are actually more natural…
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10 Amazing Uses for Diatomaceous Earth Around the Home
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Tell your kids it’s “skeleton powder.” Or that it slashes and dehydrates bugs to death! If you have boys especially, they may look at your natural pantry with a whole…
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Himalayan Salt Lamp Benefits: Facts, Myths and How to Use Them
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There are few things in life as soothing and relaxing as the warm glow of a campfire, and a Himalayan salt lamp offers a similar ambiance at home. I’ve talked…
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Why Do Gardeners Live Longer?
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There is a lot of evidence, most anecdotal, some scientific, about how gardeners live up to 14 years longer than non-gardeners. That’s a pretty impressive life extension and it certainly…
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DIY Dusting Spray for Cleaning Wood Furniture
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Dust … it’s everywhere and seems to multiply. It has a way of accumulating on furniture, books, and in little hidden places. Dusting furniture is one of those time-consuming chores…
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How to Deep Clean a Washing Machine (Naturally)
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Many of us don’t think about cleaning out the washing machine. I mean, it’s supposed to clean our clothes, so how dirty can it get? Yet, mildew, bacteria, soap scum,…
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Natural Kitchen Essentials List: My Most Used Tools and Appliances
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After I wrote about what I keep in my purse, I had several requests for a similar post about what my kitchen looks like and what appliances/health tools I regularly…
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How to Build a Tea & Coffee Station Table (or Bar)
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I love doing DIY projects but I’m not good enough with power tools to do any fancy work. I don’t dovetail and I haven’t learned how to use a router…
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How to Distress Wood With Tea, Vinegar, and Steel Wool (in 24 hours)
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Lately I’ve been experimenting with making furniture and learning to distress wood. What started by making wine bottle tiki torches has turned into a passion for upcycling and DIYing all…
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How to a Make a Furoshiki Wrapping Cloth
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Here’s a not-so-fun fact: every holiday season about 4 million tons of gift wrap and decorations end up in U.S. landfills. Wrapping paper and gift bags for birthdays and Christmas…
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19 Natural Cleaning Tips (+ Easy Recipes)
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Cleaning a house naturally is not any more difficult than cleaning it with harsh chemicals. It improves indoor air quality and is much safer, especially for children. We’ve switched entirely…
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Easy-to-Make Natural Liquid Dish Soap
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I’ve managed to tackle homemade laundry detergent, but homemade liquid dish soap for handwashing dishes has been on my DIY list for a long time. Making a natural dishwashing soap…
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Remarkable Benefits of Cinnamon (& 12 Ways to Use It More)
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Practically everyone has cinnamon in their spice drawer but some may not know its many health benefits and uses. It is an ingredient in my favorite oral health products, and…